Woodsmith Traditional Scratch Stock Plan
While a router is the first tool many woodworkers think of for creating a profile on a workpiece, there’s another tool that’s perfect (and in some ways better) for the job — a scratch stock. This traditional tool uses a thin steel cutter to shape a profile using a scraping motion. This high-angle cut produces a smooth surface. In addition, a scratch stock can make details that are more intricate than those on router bits. Finally, you can make your own cutters to match unique profiles or existing moldings. Building the scratch stock shown here is a good way to use a special piece of highly figured wood. And it only takes a few hours to make.
We offer the Woodsmith Traditional Scratch Stock plan as a downloadable PDF or a printed format that we ship to you.
Create custom profiles with this heirloom tool that you can build in a weekend.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Traditional Scratch Stock.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 8 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 25 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
- Full-size patterns
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 8 pages of step-by-step instructions
- 25 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
- Full-size patterns
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.